Local kitchenware and catering supplies shop

Local home cooks, gift shoppers, new homeowners, and small food businesses buying supplies close to hand.

Mark-up on products sold in store, plus repeat orders from local food businesses. Extra services such as engraving, sharpening or special orders can add margin.

• Retail and stock control
• Customer service and product knowledge
• Buying from suppliers
• Basic bookkeeping

• Lease length, rent reviews and business rates, so get advice before signing
• Check the permitted use of the unit with your council
• Public liability, stock and contents insurance
• Shop theft and slow-moving stock
• Selling knives often has age checks, check the rules and your insurer's requirements
• Check when VAT registration becomes compulsory

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the unit, fit-out, lease deposit, shop size and how much stock you buy to start.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £4,000 to £15,000, depending on location, product range and whether you add extras like advice, knife sharpening or gift lines. This is revenue before costs.

Check lease length, rent reviews and business rates before signing, and ask your council about the permitted use of the unit. Also check insurance, age checks for selling knives, and when VAT registration becomes compulsory.